| Length | 51 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 62 |
| Hook | 60 |
| Flare Potential | 3"+ |
| Weight Block | Gear™ APG Asymmetrical |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Leverage™ MXC Solid Reactive |
| Finish | 3000 Grit LSS |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
At the heart of the Lethal Venom is the Gear APG asymmetrical core, and it’s an absolute powerhouse. With a fast-spinning low RG of 2.47, a controllably low differential of .036, and an intermediate differential of .013 — this core strikes the perfect balance of control and versatility. What does that mean for you? It’s like having the precision of the original Gear core from the Venom Shock—but on steroids. The Gear APG lets you adapt and attack the lanes with confidence.
The Lethal Venom features the same Leverage MXC Solid Reactive cover originally found on the Subzero Forge. That means the Lethal Venom is the first Venom to contain the game-changer of Duramax additive technology! This means that the cover will hold its surface longer, have better traction in the oil, create a smooth down-lane motion, and allow for maximum control. This isn’t just innovation—it’s domination.
For speed dominant bowlers, the Venom Shock and Black Venom may be too clean to use on fresh oil. For bowlers in that situation, the Leverage MXC coverstock will give enough traction to use a lower differential core like the Gear APG when more rev dominant players are using them. Additionally, speed dominant players benefit greatly from Duramax enhanced coverstocks and the Lethal Venom will serve as a great step down from the Subzero Forge and Evoke for lower oil concentrations or straighter angles.
The Lethal Venom will be a great benchmark option for balanced bowlers to use as the first ball out of their bag. For balanced bowlers, a smooth, controllable, lower flaring ball is useful for reading an oil pattern and giving a great deal of control early in competition.
Many rev dominant bowlers need smooth and controllable motion, but struggle to use high differential bowling balls. The significant flare of a high diff ball can often create issues with carry for rev dominant players. WIth the .036 differential of the Lethal Venom, rev dominant players can use something that will respond more slowly to friction on the lane without being hindered by excessive flare.
Ok, now you all have read my many reviews for the past 4 years I have been throwing exclusively Motiv! And with the past few releases I kept saying that the new ball is Incredible and I don't need another to add to the arsenal! But, another Venom hits the shelves, and you honestly think I am Not going to get it? Especially, one that has the Evoke/Sub Zero cover? So, Motiv Ball release #33 for me, we decided to check my information and update. My PAP is 2.5inches over and 1/4 inch up, we decided to go with a smooth layout without the sharp backend. And Boy am I glad we did! Game 1 was a 268, game 2 was a 254! Right out of the box! Being that it is a Stronger Cover, and Smoother Core, makes it a Phenomenal Continuous Ball! This ball definitely seeks oil, and clears the fronts very well!
No matter where you throw it on the lanes, it definitely responds very well, just try to Not get it into the dry or else it will definitely kick itself back! The Leverage MXC Solid Cover is beautiful for any pattern. Just be careful, those of you high rev slower bowlers on House Pattern. The Gear APG core, even though it's Asymmetrical, it's Not an aggressive Asymmetrical like the Jackal Line! Out of the Box 3000 grit LSS is the perfect finish for this ball! This ball will be in my bag for awhile! Definitely one to get! Better get yourself today!
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When I got the lethal venom I got it drilled and when I use it at practice it was amazing it was better then any other ball I have I have been getting more strikes with it and more power and I can get it moving from the right side of the lane to the left and I let multiple people try it on the team and the love it.
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Straight out of the box, drilled myself before league and rolled a 67; 227, 216, 234. Only opens were a 4-6 split and a 6,7,10 split.
Consistent roll, easy to predict and figure out the right next move. I'm a 196 average this year and have tried a few Motiv balls, but this is the best I've matched up to one so far, including the Venom Shock which I've never really loved, but have pulled it out again to try. Plays more angular than I'd like and this Lethal is exactly what my game needs. I may be transitioning away from Storm balls to try more Motivs after this one.
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Once I got my hands on the Lethal I haven’t stopped throwing it. Until I started using it I would have to switch balls and zones in league making it a bit difficult to put up big numbers. I haven’t touched another in 4 weeks which is unheard of in my home house. The lethal Venom was stronger than expected. There is a sizable gap between the Black and Lethal in strength and length. The Lethal still continues plenty as it reads the lane a couple feet sooner than the Black Venom. The Lethal is my go-to ball and with the Duramax additive all I have to do is clean it after league and put it away. The cover is just as dull as day one.
Eric George
Motiv Staff
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This ball is the next great in the Venom line. With the leverage MXC cover with Duramaz you can expect the ball to be clean, round, and continuous. I drilled mine 40x 4 1/2x 30. This layout allows the ball for me to read the the fronts and mid lane while still being smooth off the friction. Doesn't go as left as the Black Venom, yet it's was stronger in the midlane.
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